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1953 M-38A1 Altoona, PA $17,500

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Bill shared this M-38A1. Though not returned to 100% stock, it looks like it is in good shape.

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“1953 Willy’s M38A1 Military Jeep, Serial Number 63413, 1/4 ton, 4×4, showing 7712 miles, runs and drives as it should, all original except for after market lights to legally travel on the highways, a few switches on the dash and comes with a nice top and doors. Frame, and floor panels are rust free, original front and rear seats are in excellent condition. Also comes with clean Pa title, decals, and Military Service Manuals. Would not take much to make this Willy’s historically correct. Only 10,040 were produced that year. Inspections are welcome.”

 
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1953 M-38A1 Union, MO $9980

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This might interest someone.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/union-1953-jeep-military-green-runs/7411023308.html

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“This is a 1953 Willys military jeep. It is not perfect but has been saved and redone in many areas. Mechanically good it runs and drives. The carburetor has been rebuilt and the jeep has new batteries. The 24 volt military electrical system in intact and most work. An electric fuel pump has been installed. Sure it is old and not a high speed truck. But rolling history in relativly good condition.”

 
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1954 M-38A1 2WD Clayton, NC $4900

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Not a bad price given the amount of work that’s been done. Still, it’s only a 2WD vehicle. It does have a good looking Kelly hardtop.

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/clayton-1954-jeep-willys/7396497112.html

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“ilitary M38A1 jeep converted to 2 WD street rod with GM 4.3L V-6 and automatic TH350 transmission. Built for war and not speed / handling. Recommended 45 MPH max per US Military. Removable hardtop and doors with roll-bar. New referb Edelbrock carb on edelbrock intake, new motor mounts, distributor cap and rotor button, plugs, fuel regulator, wiper motors, battery, drum brakes and parking brake cable. Simple, easy to work on vehicle with no computers that turns heads. N.C. issued vin # with bonded title due to age of vehicle, title in hand. Some transmission fluid leakage. Cash and in person only. Price Firm.”

 
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1953 M-38A1 Durham, CA $6700

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It’s a project.

https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/nelson-1953-m38-a1-willys-jeep/7399401858.html

“Selling my late husbands project car. Numerous up grades were started but never completed. The jeep also comes with several parts that were purchased or came with the jeep. New tires and spare, $2000.00 of work on engine, $700.00 for Media blasting paint and rust off rear and front seats, and numerous new parts (too many to mention) suspension work I paid for after his passing. I do have paperwork on the vehicle but it was never registered. Please only serious buyers. I do have a trailer for delivery in the area.”

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1953 M-38A1 Salmon, ID $6000

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Seller has removed a layer of blue paint which revealed olive drab. Otherwise, I would have thought this was an Air Force jeep. Maybe used by the Army, then. the Air Force?

https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/d/salmon-1953-m38a1-willys-jeep/7401497735.html

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“1953 M38A1 Willys Jeep. It is pretty much original though the electrical system has been converted to 12 volts. The brakes have been rebuilt and the tires are new. The canvas top is laying in the back on the floor. The exterior and interior were painted blue and the seats are upholstered in blue. I was going to freshen up the exterior paint. The blue easily came off with sanding leaving the original olive drab and markings. To restore it back to olive drab will take more time and energy then I have so it is for sale. Asking $6000.”

 
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1954 M-38A1 Cedar, MN $7500

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This appears worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1040178890067965/

“1954 M38A1 Jeep. Starts and runs. Needs carb work Ran and drove last year. Body is in great shape”

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Year? M-38A1 Paso Robles, CA $1500

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Listed as a 1963 CJ-5, this may actually be a 1952 or early 1953 M-38A1. This includes an overdrive.

https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/paso-robles-63-cj5-jeep/7392924795.html

“1963 CJ5 Willys Jeep 4×4. Get your jeep wave on! With a solid start to a great project 63 cj5 tub has no rust. Has T90 transmission transfer case drive lines solid running gear…
No motor, seats, steering column, bill of sale it’s out of DMV system”

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1952 M-38A1 Sutter Creek, CA $8000

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Appears worth a look.

https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/sutter-creek-jeep-m38a1-1952/7361373790.html

“Drivable m38a1 jeep original motor matching vin#( motor# and 2 vin# plates) needs restoration but very original and complete plus new winter top/doors and fording kit snorkel and exhaust. extra front and rear axle and many extra”

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1953 M-38A1 Charlton, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.

This looks in good shape.

“1953 M38A1 original condition. 24 volt system, I have all the original parts that were replaced, seats, some lights, front fender. Fun to drive and to show. It is a 1953 jeep, Ma title in hand. Excellent condition.”

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1954 M-38A1 Poulsbo, WA $10,000

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Needs a little work, but looks solid.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/poulsbo-m38a1-for-sale/7351462355.html

“1954 M38A1 for sale, have owned for 20 years time to let go. 80% restored runs and drives. $10000”

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Year? M-38A1 Saint Petersburg, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

For the price, there may be value here.

“M38a1 1951 willys jeep. No title. 1500 obo. Runs and smokes a little. Have extra engine and hood and parts.”

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1953 M-38A1 East Hants, NS, Canada $21,600 (CDN?)

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Ian spotted this nice looking jeep for sale in Nova Scotia. The pics show one light out, but it’s been fixed since then.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/815431855752291

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“Can guarantee that all the lights work. Totally restored.  … US Army 1953 M38A1 Willys Korean War providence – served with US Army airborne unit. Restored to showroom condition. Original engine, new carburettor, new canopy and seat covers. Lots spare parts.”

 

 
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1954 M-38A1 Charlotte, VT $15,000

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Looks in good shape.

https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1954-army-m38a1-jeep/7337844102.html

“Beautifully restored 1954 Army M38A1 Jeep. Ready for inspection.”

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1952 M-38A1 Redmond, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.

This looks like a good price.

“1952 WILLYS M38A1 MILITARY JEEP”

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1952? M-38A1? Silver Lake, MI $18,500

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Listed as a 1952, this may have been an M-38A1 at some point. If you like a colorful jeep, this may be for you.

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/mears-1952-jeep-willy-cj-chevy-motor/7332281538.html

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“1952 jeep 350 chevy motor with aluminum heads turbo 400 trans 4×4 39x19x15 tires this jeep is set up for the beach ore sand dunes it has a fiberglass body with steel doors if you put on the street you will need to put on a different set of tires the frame is powder coated …..power dist brakes ps auto ALSO YOU CAN REMOVE THE HOOD AND REMOVE THE TOP ..”

 
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1952 M-38A1 Littleton, CO $3000

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This might have some value given the newer-looking rims and tires.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2074916506007208

“Definitely a collector’s item. New tires, new seats that have not yet been installed. Lift kit”

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1955 M-38A1 Bemidji, MN $5000

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Still has the 24 volt system.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/d/bemidji-1955-military-jeep-m38-a1/7330607838.html

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“Owned for over 20 years and driven very little.
Mileage 31,402
Runs very well. Very little rust.
I added one leaf spring to all 4 wheels. (The springs can easily be removed.) I put on muffler and dual exhaust. Reupholstered seats. I put 2 new 12-volt batteries in last year. Tires are in pretty good shape.
Look at pictures!
No tire kickers; serious inquiries only.
I listed the condition as “good” only because the vehicle is 66 years old, but I consider the condition as “very good””

 
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2 M-38A1s Weeping Water, NE $7800

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One of these runs; the other is a parts jeep.

https://omaha.craigslist.org/atq/d/weeping-water-m38a1-jeep/7329502460.html

“For sale are 2 M38A1 Jeeps plus another engine. 1 Jeep runs and is all there. The other one is all in parts. The engine is all in pieces. All for one price. Bill of sale for the parts Jeep. Title for the runnable Jeep. It hasn’t ran For a couple of years. To contact me texting would work the best.”

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CJ-5s & M-38A1s

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CJ-5s:

  1. 1958 CJ-5 Indian Valley, ID $3000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1439069753095942
  2. 1973 CJ-5 Jay, ME $2500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/519516246079845/
  3. 1962 CJ-5 Orting, WA $1500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/173051834697736
  4. 1973 CJ-5 Moscow, ID $2000: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/445908839977059
  5. 1962 CJ-5 Escondido, CA $5500: https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/escondido-1962-willys-jeep-chevv6/7319619899.html
  6. 1958 CJ-5 Conroe, TX $3500: https://houston.craigslist.org/for/d/conroe-cj5-willys/7317759745.html
  7. 1964 CJ-5 Sandy Hook, CT $3000: https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/d/newtown-1964-jeep-willy-with-plow-needs/7316619207.html
  8. 1961 CJ-5 Weed, CA $700: https://siskiyou.craigslist.org/cto/d/weed-1961-willys-jeep/7322144050.html
  9. 1973 CJ-5 Marysville, WA $5000: https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/marysville-1973-cj/7311830464.html
  10. 1955 CJ-5 Roy, WA $3900: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/809211430006438
  11. 1968 CJ-5 Eugene, OR $3500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/749366762347830

M-38A1s:

  1. 1953 M-38A1 Gold Hill, CA $6500: https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/gold-hill-1953-m38a1/7320326116.html
  2. 1954 M-38A1 Clayton, NC $7000: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/clayton-1954-jeep-willys/7312330284.html
  3. 1953 M-38A1 Durham, NC For Trade: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bar/d/durham-1953-willys-m38a1-rare-usmc-army/7319422477.html
  4. 1955 M-38A1 Brainerd, MN $17,500: https://brainerd.craigslist.org/cto/d/crosslake-award-winning-restored-army/7318480473.html
  5. 1952 M-38A1 Kalispell, MT $5900: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/506487970529407
 
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1954 M-38A1D Austin, TX $9000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $9000.

(03/31/2021) This Davey Crocket version of the M-38A1 looks in good shape.

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-1954-jeep-m38a1/7296804059.html

“1954 Jeep Kaiser M38A1, old military jeep converted into hunting rig.
Starts on first crank and runs perfect, no mechanical issues. Everything works.
-High seat
-Corn feeder
-Gun scabards
-Tow bar
-RKI PTO winch
-Custom safari top
-Spare tire”

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1953 M-38A1 Maryland Heights, MO $12,995

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Looks solid.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/saint-louis-1953-jeep-willys/7320167471.html

“***VERY RARE 1953 WILLYS JEEP ARMY EDITION***
***RESTORED TRUE MILES UNKNOWN***
OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:00 AM TILL 6:00 PM
AND SATURDAY 9:00 AM TILL 3:00 PM”

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1953 M-38A1 Gilbert, AZ $8900

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Mark just published this jeep over at warjeeps.com.

http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale21/ad119/ad119.html

“Excellent running and driving military Jeep with zero rust or body damage. The grey primer was previous owners concept of camouflage!! Original drivetrain, military hurricane engine. Hard top and doors. Hard top has a rust hole on the top. The Jeep is so solid and mechanically excellent. 12 volt. Easy to restore to olive drab color and it true glory for very little money. Wheels as you see are not correct but make great driving on street.”

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1953 M-38A1 Lawrence, KS $7500

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Looks pretty stock.

https://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/d/lawrence-1953-m38a1/7309970709.html

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“$500 and 15 hours and it can be running and driving great. We parked it when we were putting a tune up on it about 4 years ago. Points were bad and then I got sidetracked.
It is 24 volt. It does seem to be all original.
After you, Grease it. Batteries. Coil, fluids and it’s close to on it’s way. This isn’t a big project. It’s some minor repairs and you’re off. Tires are excellent.
Bill of sale only. Spell it Willys. Willy’s. Jeep.
Not a cj5 cj7.
Military
Almost no rust through. It has been restored before. Surface rust where the paint has worn.
I have a bunch of other pictures detailing the body. “

 
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1953 M-38A1 Palm Springs, CA $5500

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Solid looking M-38A1.

https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/bar/d/palm-springs-1953-m38a1-willys-jeep/7306020391.html

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“Very stock original parts: CA and AZ owned. Basically rust free, small surface rust here and there.
Starts, runs and drives as it should. 4×4 engages easily. Most gauges work, voltage not always.
Has solid bolt on roof, doors, and glass not currently mounted that comes with it.
This is not the jeep to put a V8 in and build your dream rock crawler.
Unbolt the roll bar and change the tires and its back to stock.

In the first three months of 1953, Willys built the new improved military Jeep with three distinct differences.
Early 1953 have two piece front fenders, front grill has two hinges for easy maintenance, and the hood battery cover has four straps not the two that all others have. By April 1953 changes were made and those three characteristics were dropped.

Title in hand, currently on CA non-op Zero snog needed, Zero back DMV costs

Looking to trade for something sporty and I’m willing to add cash to the deal up to 10k.”

 
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1962 M-38A1 Citrus Heights, CA $3300

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This might be worth a look.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/for/d/citrus-heights-1962-willys-m38a1/7304923601.html

“1962 Willys jeep M38A1. It was a military jeep, still has original motor, transmission exc. motor runs. I also have doors and half doors.”

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